Distance from Pathankot to Dalhousie: 83 km | Journey Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
On arrival at Chakki Bank / Pathankot railway station, our local representative will recieve you and then drive towards Dalhousie. The drive from Pathankot towards Dalhousie is very enchanting & you will be mesmerized by the magnificient views of RanjitSagar Lake. After driving for about 83 kms from Pathankot you will reach the beautiful hill station Dalhousie, located at a height of 9000 feet and rich in colonial architecture.
Check in to your pre-booked hotel & relax. In the evening you can browse through shops at Tibetan Market located near Gandhi Chowk of Dalhousie for souvenirs or stroll at The Mall.
Morning: Dalhousie to Khajjiar
A tour to Chamba and Khajjiar is planned for day 2. These towns lay in close proximity to Dalhousie and are blessed with verdant greenery.
Wake up fresh in the morning and have your scrumptious breakfast at the hotel.Post breakfast proceed for Khajjiar “The Mini Switzerland in India” and enjoy the lush green meadows surrounded by thick pine and cedar forests.Later visit the temple of Khajji Nag & Pandav tree near the temple which has six shoots of same height representing five Pandavas and their common wife Draupadi.
Afternoon: Chamba
Later drive towards Chamba and visit the major points such as Bhuri Singh Museum, Chowgaan and Rang Mahal. Later return back to Dalhousie. If time permits, shop some local and luxury stuff at Mall Road. Night stay at hotel in Dalhousie
Overnight stay at hotel in Dalhousie
Distance from Pathankot to Dalhousie:122 kms | Journey Time: 4-5 Hours
Next morning, wake up early to enjoy the gorgeous sunrise and enjoy some private moments together before breakfast time. Savour the morning spread and then pack up to check out of the hotel. After checking out from Dalhousie you’ll move towards the next stop of voyage “Mesmerizing Dharamshala”. The drive from Dalhousie to Dharamshala is about 4-5 hours long. On reaching Dharashala(Mcleod Ganj) checkin to your exclusive accommodation located in the prime location, or near Mall Road. Utilize the next few hours to relax in the hotel premises. In the evening head out to nearby surroundings on your own, if time permits. We recommend that you explore the nearby market which will keep you very busy and extremely happy.
Evening: Night stay at hotel in McLeod Ganj
Explore Dharamshala & McLeod Ganj
Say good morning to another beautiful day of your stay in Himachal. Begin it on a delicious note with a sumptuous breakfast and get ready for local sightseeing tour. We will start are sightseeing tour by visiting McLeodganj which has a distinctly different character, with its brightly painted buildings, Buddhist temples, prayer flags fluttering in the air and saffron monks and nuns hurrying along the streets. You will be visiting the main Buddhist temple or Tsuglagkhang (cathedral). It is believed that the temple resembles the one in Lhasa, and is surrounded by red and gold prayer wheels that are set in motion by devotees to scatter prayers in the air.
Afterwards we will drive for 30 minutes to reach St. John’s Church in the Wilderness, which was built in 1852. Set amidst deodar forest, and built in neo-Gothic architecture, the church is known for its Belgian stained-glass windows donated by Lady Elgin (Mary Louisa Lambton), wife of Lord Elgin. Simple yet lovely, the church also has a beautifully peaceful cemetery.
You can have your lunch at one of the numerous restaurants at The Mall Road of McLeod Ganj and wander around the quaint Walking Street leading up to the Dalai Lama Monastery and visit the main monastery. Next explore the nearby Mcloed Ganj Market that is famous for Tibetan handicrafts. You can also walk out to the Waterfall from the temple of Bhagsunag.
In the evening if time remains we will take you with us to The Museum of Kangra Art which has a collection of miniature paintings from the Kangra School, some local jewellery, excellent traditional wood carvings, and copies of some paintings by 20th century Russian artist Nicholas Roerich.
Later return back to the hotel for night stay
Post Breakfast: Proceed to Pathankot”
There is plenty of time to linger over breakfast this morning as bedrooms need not be vacated until 11 a.m. Check out from hoteland head towardsPathankot. On the way you can visit Dharamshala Cricket Stadium, War Memorial and Tea Gardens.
Upon arrival, you will be dropped at the Pathankot Railway Station. From here, you can return to your final destination.
